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UW-Madison Extension hosting "Cultivating your Farm's Future" series

UW-Madison Extension hosting "Cultivating your Farm's Future" series

    Cultivating Your Farm’s Future explores the three-step process of planning your business succession.

    Wisconsin Science Festival begins 11-day run Thursday

    Wisconsin Science Festival begins 11-day run Thursday

    • STATE JOURNAL

    The event covers 52 of the state's 72 counties.

    15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC

    15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC

    • Nicole Caldwell

    15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC

    15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC

    • Nicole Caldwell

    Evers, WisDOT announce more than $141 million in quarterly aid payments for local roads and communities

    Evers, WisDOT announce more than $141 million in quarterly aid payments for local roads and communities

    • Eric Johnson

    Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, announced Jan. 17 that counties and municipalities across the state received over $141 million in the first quarterly payments for 2025 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids. The…

    Take action to protect Wisconsin waters from aquatic invasive species this winter

    Take action to protect Wisconsin waters from aquatic invasive species this winter

      The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species while fishing this winter.

      Give to Wisconsin's Endangered Resources Fund this tax season

      Give to Wisconsin's Endangered Resources Fund this tax season

        The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages nature lovers to give to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. The fund has helped the DNR conserve hundreds of species in Wisconsin.

        Protect Wisconsin waters by reducing salt use this winter

        Protect Wisconsin waters by reducing salt use this winter

          The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, slated for Jan. 27-31. 

          'Cultivating Your Farm's Future' farm succession workshops start Feb. 6

          'Cultivating Your Farm's Future' farm succession workshops start Feb. 6

            Join UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management Specialists Joy Kirkpatrick, Steph Plaster, Kelly Wilfert and Kevin Bernhardt in February as they lead discussions and activities during the "Cultivating Your Farm’s Future" farm succession workshop series. The 2025 session will be held Thursday evenings in February — Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 6:30–8:00 pm. The program will provide tools and resources for farmers who want to start their succession plans and will explore the three-step process of planning business succession.

            DNR to host career fairs across Wisconsin

            DNR to host career fairs across Wisconsin

              The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Jan. 14 that is will host five career fairs across the state in early 2025. The fairs will be held in Eau Claire, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Fitchburg and Woodruff, starting Jan. 18.

              Got plant problems? Learn plant diagnostics online

              Got plant problems? Learn plant diagnostics online

                "Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems" is an online course offered by the UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program. The course, which runs Feb. 1-April 30, is designed to teach participants troubleshooting skills for plant-related problems as they learn the step-by-step process for identifying plant problems in their yard and garden, and even in houseplants.

                BadgerTalks series returns with program on autopsy and death investigation

                BadgerTalks series returns with program on autopsy and death investigation

                  Once again, the Fontana Public Library is partnering with the Lake Geneva Public Library and the Barrett Memorial Library in Williams Bay to bring the educational free BadgerTalks series to the public with a Jan. 28 program on death investigation and autopsy.

                  Full college scholarships awarded to three Big Foot Country Club caddies

                  Full college scholarships awarded to three Big Foot Country Club caddies

                    Three Walworth County Class of 2025 seniors are among 20 Wisconsin students awarded the Evans Scholarship — a full housing and tuition college grant offered to golf caddies — following a selection meeting interview at Nakoma Golf Club in Madison on Dec. 17.

                    Evers signs Executive Order No. 253 declaring energy emergency

                    Evers signs Executive Order No. 253 declaring energy emergency

                      Gov. Tony Evers announced Jan. 9 that he signed Executive Order No. 253 declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to persistent challenges caused by severe regional winter weather and its impact on the distribution of residential heating fuel, including heating oil and propane, Executive Order No. 253 will allow for the swift and efficient delivery of these products throughout the state.

                      Local News

                      Phase two of Highland Estates subdivision moves forward in Pleasant Prairie

                      Phase two of Highland Estates subdivision moves forward in Pleasant Prairie

                      The next phase of the Highland Estates development will add 90 new single-family lots. The full development is set to bring 704 new units to Pleasant Prairie when completed.

                      Recent Village of Pleasant Prairie stories

                      Recent Village of Pleasant Prairie stories

                      Recent Kenosha County stories

                      Recent Kenosha County stories

                      Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys?

                      Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys?

                      Members of the Lake Geneva City Council approved on April 27 to send a letter of intent to transportation company, Jones Travel & Tour in Elkhorn, that city officials are interested in possibly purchasing two trolleys for about $100,000 to provide transportation to and from the downtown area during the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s upcoming Highway 50/Main Street road reconstruction project, which is set to be conducted in 2027 and 2028. The aldermen also approved to establish two different types of request for proposals for a potential trolley/transportation program. One request for proposal includes city officials purchasing the trolleys and then an outside company operating the trolley program. Another request for proposal includes an outside company purchasing the vehicles and then operating a transportation program for the city during the road reconstruction project.

                      State & Regional

                      Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                      Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                      Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

                      Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

                      Memorable images from his coaching, athletic director stretches at Wisconsin.

                      Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                      Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                      Bucky Badger wasn't always Bucky. And he wasn't always huggable, either. Scroll on for a history in photographs of one of the best mascots in college athletics.

                      Photos: Recalling Madison's snowiest-ever winter in 2007-08

                      Photos: Recalling Madison's snowiest-ever winter in 2007-08

                      The winter of 2007-08 was Madison's snowiest on record, with Mother Nature dumping a cumulative 101.4 inches of snow in the city. (For comparison, the previous record was 76.1 inches in the winter of 1978-79.) The record snowfall included a lot of middling storms that added up over time, as …

                      Nation & World

                      Senate approves Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair as inflation intensifies

                      Senate approves Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair as inflation intensifies

                      He will take the leadership baton from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends Friday but who will remain on the Fed board.

                      Alex Murdaugh wins new murder trial after S.C. Supreme Court ruling

                      Alex Murdaugh wins new murder trial after S.C. Supreme Court ruling

                      It will now be up to the S.C. Attorney General's Office to decide if it wishes to retry the case or dismiss it.

                      Jason Collins, NBA player and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at age 47

                      Jason Collins, NBA player and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at age 47

                      He revealed he was gay in a first-person Sports Illustrated story, receiving widespread praise and encouragement in the public sphere.

                      Trump says Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned

                      Trump says Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned

                      Makary faced intensifying political pressure while he clashed with top administration officials, sources said.

                      Nominations now open for 21st annual Invasive Species Action Awards

                      Nominations now open for 21st annual Invasive Species Action Awards

                        The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Dec. 2 that the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council is accepting nominations for the 21st annual Invasive Species Action Awards now through Feb. 16, 2025.

                        DNR seeking public comment for environmental review of Walworth Safe Drinking Water Loan project

                        DNR seeking public comment for environmental review of Walworth Safe Drinking Water Loan project

                          The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Dec. 4 announced that the village of Walworth is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The deadline for public comment for environmental review of the Walworth Safe D…

                          Explore more with the Wisconsin State Park System’s new 12-month admission pass

                          Explore more with the Wisconsin State Park System’s new 12-month admission pass

                            The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Nov. 25 announced that the Wisconsin State Park System will be moving to a 12-month admission pass model. The new 12-month admission passes went on sale Monday, Dec. 2.

                            Harvest your holiday tree in a northern state forest

                            Harvest your holiday tree in a northern state forest

                              The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that they can harvest a holiday tree from a northern state forest. Trees can be cut down in the Brule River, Flambeau River, Governor Earl Peshtigo River, Governor Knowles and Northern Highland-American Legion state fo…

                              DNR annnounces 2024 preliminary gun deer license sales and harvest totals

                              DNR annnounces 2024 preliminary gun deer license sales and harvest totals

                                The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Nov. 26 announced preliminary deer harvest and license sale totals for the opening weekend of the 2024 gun deer season.

                                Wisconsin Natural Resources Board to meet Dec. 11 in Madison

                                Wisconsin Natural Resources Board to meet Dec. 11 in Madison

                                  The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person in Madison on Wednesday, Dec. 11 to consider proposed rulemaking documents. Interested parties may attend in-person or view the meeting online.

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                                  Lake Geneva alderman censured after video incident

                                  Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys?

                                  Is Lake Geneva really going with trolleys?

                                  New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva

                                  New clothing store set to open in downtown Lake Geneva

                                  Shopping

                                  Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                                  Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                                  Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                                  Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                                  Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                                  How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                                  How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                                  Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                                  Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

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                                  Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

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                                  The Hand Dryer Debate Is Over: Why Hospitals, Schools, and Restaurants Are Quietly Switching Back to Paper

                                  The Hand Dryer Debate Is Over: Why Hospitals, Schools, and Restaurants Are Quietly Switching Back to Paper

                                  Provided content. Peer-reviewed studies show jet air dryers spread up to 1,300x more virus particles than paper towels. Here's why facilities are quietly switching back. 

                                   

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                                  Nicolet Coffee ships freshly roasted beans from Wisconsin to your front door

                                  Nicolet Coffee ships freshly roasted beans from Wisconsin to your front door

                                  Content by Nicolet Coffee. Nicolet Coffee recognizes coffee is a ritual that marks crisp mornings on the lake, cozy weekends in, and unhurried time with family.

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                                  How Solana’s Price Has Served as a Tracker for the Network’s Progress

                                  How Solana’s Price Has Served as a Tracker for the Network’s Progress

                                  Contributor content. Changes in the Solana price over the past five years offer insights into its effects on market sentiment and technological development.

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                                  How Blockchain-Based Crowdfunding is Changing the Way Startups Raise Capital

                                  How Blockchain-Based Crowdfunding is Changing the Way Startups Raise Capital

                                  Contributor content. Learn how blockchain-based crowdfunding is changing the way startups raise capital.

                                  Crime

                                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                                  Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                                  A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

                                  A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

                                  Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                                  Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                                  On March 6, 2015, Madison police officer Matt Kenny, who is white, shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson, a black man, after an altercation at a home on Williamson Street. Robinson's death sparked weeks of demonstrations. Kenny was cleared of any wrongdoing by Dane County District Attorn…

                                  Authorities identify woman found dead with 2 children, 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

                                  Authorities identify woman found dead with 2 children, 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

                                  Virgil Thew, 47, of New Lisbon, is being sought as a "person of interest" in the deaths.

                                  Politics

                                  WisEye Morning Minute: Joint Finance Committee Votes on $1.8 Billion Funding Deal

                                  WisEye Morning Minute: Joint Finance Committee Votes on $1.8 Billion Funding Deal

                                  Note: Without additional financial support, WisconsinEye will close its doors by early summer. If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to https://wiseye.org/donate to help keep access to events like these open …

                                  WisEye Morning Minute: Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit 2026

                                  WisEye Morning Minute: Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit 2026

                                  Note: Without additional financial support, WisconsinEye will close its doors by early summer. If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation at https://wiseye.org/donate to help keep access to events like these open …

                                  WisEye Morning Minute: Redistricting lawsuits thrown out

                                  WisEye Morning Minute: Redistricting lawsuits thrown out

                                  On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss the second redistricting challenge to be dismissed by a three judge panel. The suit from Law Forward, called Wiscons…

                                  WisEye Morning Minute: Redistricting lawsuits thrown out

                                  WisEye Morning Minute: Redistricting lawsuits thrown out

                                  On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review, Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss the second redistricting challenge to be dismissed by a three judge panel. The suit from Law Forward, called Wiscons…

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